CBS is getting ready to beef up its football coverage, but without two of its longtime correspondents.Former Miami Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino and former Denver Broncos and Baltimore Ravens tight end Shannon Sharpe will not return for CBS' NFL pre-game ...

TV Guide

CBS is getting ready to beef up its football coverage, but without two of its longtime correspondents.

Former Miami Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino and former Denver Broncos and Baltimore Ravens tight end Shannon Sharpe will not return for CBS' NFL pre-game show, The NFL Today, next season. The duo will be replaced by ex-Kansas City Chiefs and Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez, who just retired after the 2014 Pro Bowl.

2014 Sochi Olympics: Most memorable moments

"Having just stepped off the playing field, Tony brings a fresh and insightful perspective," CBS Sports Chairman Sean McManus said in a statement Tuesday. "As a future Hall of Famer, we are excited for him to share his knowledge, experiences and opinions with our viewers. Tony was one of the most respected and hardworking players in the NFL and a tremendous teammate. We look forward to him bringing these attributes to CBS Sports.

"While we welcome Tony, we want to acknowledge Dan Marino and Shannon Sharpe who have contributed greatly to the success of The NFL Today for more than a decade," McManus continued. "Dan and Shannon are true Hall of Famers on the field and in front of the camera. As they pursue other professional opportunities, we thank them for their hard work and dedication and wish them nothing but the best."

Winter Olympics crying faces

The news comes two weeks after CBS acquired the rights to air Thursday Night Football beginning this fall.

Gonzalez, 37, joins returning correspondents James Brown, Bill Cowher and Boomer Esiason. In addition to The NFL Today, he also appear on Showtime's Inside the NFL and CBS Sports Network's That Other Pregame Show.

Will you miss Marino and Sharpe? Are you excited for Gonzalez to join the team?

(Full disclosure: TVGuide.com is owned by CBS.)

View original Tony Gonzalez to Replace Dan Marino and Shannon Sharpe on CBS' The NFL Today at TVGuide.com